NL: Supplying bulbs with added value

The grower of the month January 2018 of OZ Planten is HL Hogervorst. They visited this bulb nursery in the heart of the bulb area in the Netherlands, Noordwijkerhout. A surprising company with a wide assortment with potted bulbs and an annual offer with added value. With two product ranges, the company provides accomplished quality offers.

Father Harry Hogervorst started growing bulb varieties in 1967. Doing business at the auction was not such a success. That’s why HL Hogervorst started with building regular customers. Through the years, this strategy worked very well. There was even demand for cultivating for instance Hyacinthus bulbs. That means a large increase of the company.

In the following years, new bulb products were added to the range (Muscari and Crocuses). Also there was more demand for bulbs with added value. Today, Gert-Jan Hogervorst, his wife, six permanent employees and a few temporary workers are growing 8 hectares of Hyacinthus and 3.5 hectares of Narcissus.

The yearly renewal of bulbs with added value are very valuable every year. This is the ‘colormania collection’. From glasswork, until ceramic. The many colorful possibilities are available for the several consumers. Furthermore, there are particular propositions for Valentine’s Day, Fête des grands-mères and Easter. With a fitting and stylish label from Decorum, Hendrikus Leonardus Hogervorst is selling one of the best quality bulbs you have ever seen.

Also, HL Hogervorst offers a Home&Garden collection. This assortment is provided with four kinds of potted bulbs: Hyacinthus, Narcissus, Crocuses and Muscari. The varieties will have different cultivars. Pearl-varieties of the Hyacinthus are an excellent example which can be good in pots.

The production in the company is good for both people and environment. The use of plant protection, energy and waste is registered and minimized. Because of this, HL Hogervorst has several MPS certifications.

OZ Planten has awarded HL Hogervorst grower of the month because of the very attractive bulb products with added value and the commitment of Gert-Jan and his team.

Source: OZ Planten